Our Step by Step Quality Construction
At Ted Mason Signature Homes we use a step-by-step quality construction process that takes you from groundbreaking to the final inspection. For each phase of construction there is at least one quality control that must be passed before moving on to the next phase. Please read the chart below to get more information on each phase of the construction process.
The first step to building a quality home is laying the foundation. Ted Mason Signature Homes analyzes the soil conditions, ground integrity, government requirements, and home size to ensure that a quality structural system is built for your home. Ted Mason Signature Homes uses post-tension engineering to help ensure the stability and integrity of each foundation.
Quality Control: Before construction begins, the foundation and post-tension engineering are checked for proper size and that all measurements are “square”.
The frame is the skeleton of your home. Frames can be wooden, cement block or other materials based on specific conditions. The framing stage usually takes one to four weeks, and consists of the following:
- Walls will go up on the first day of framing.
- Once the first-floor walls are up, work starts on the second-floor system (if applicable), using engineered floor joists.
- Roof trusses arrive at the home site just as work is finished on the second floor.
- Once the roof trusses are in place, the entire roof system is installed.
Quality Control: During the framing process,
there are three separate quality checkpoints:
- Correct sizing
- Overall workmanship
- Confirmation that all angles are “square”.
The plumbing and electrical phase normally takes one to three weeks. During this phase, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, plumbing and electrical wiring are installed.
- Once the roof is installed, the exterior detail work begins, including trim, windows and doors.
- HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) and plumbing systems are “roughed-in” as exterior trim is completed.
- The electrical system is “roughed-in”.
- Exterior trim is painted as activity continues inside.
- Roofing and the installation of phone, cable, internet and other electrical systems.
Quality Control: All mechanical systems are inspected for proper installation and function.
Drywall is stacked in the home while insulation, gas meters and permanent power connections are installed. The drywall is then hung and the seams are taped. After the interior walls are touched up, the walls and ceiling are textured.
Quality Control: There are two checkpoints before drywall begins and after its completion. Upon cleaning up any drywall debris, all walls and ceilings are checked for finish and consistency.
During this phase, colors, surfaces, and textures will bring personality to your new home, just as you imagined it.
- Walls are prime-painted and prepared for final finish, while interior trim, cabinets, counters and sinks are installed.
- Electrical systems are completed while wire shelving, bath accessories and mirrors are installed.
- Ceramic tile and any vinyl and/or wood flooring are installed.
- Any necessary grading occurs outside (weather permitting) as hardware fixtures, base molding and carpeting are installed.
- Final touches (gutters, mailboxes, garage door openers, etc.) are completed as the entire home is cleaned.
Quality Control: Three quality checkpoints, trim, pre-carpeting, and pre-final are conducted during this phase:
- Interior trim is examined for fit and quality of installation.
- HVAC systems are finished as a pre-final quality check focuses on all completed areas of the home.
- Pre-final quality review of entire home.
Workers wait until the final week to install the flooring to protect carpets, tile floors and hardwood from boots, nails and dust. Any minor adjustments take place at this time.
- Appliances are installed.
- Door and window screens are installed.
- Carpeting is installed.
- Various final inspections (bank, city, etc.), garage cleaning and paint touch-ups take place.
Quality Control: Upon completion of the
finals, one last quality check is conducted prior to scheduling the
homeowner walk-through and orientation.
The homeowner walk-through and orientation provides an opportunity
for the new homeowner to become acquainted with the new home prior
to moving in. During the orientation, Ted Mason personally provides
a thorough demonstration of the completed home (e.g., mechanical components,
appliances, etc.) and reviews items covered under warranty.
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